What can be done for scoliosis?

Answer 1

Orthopedists -- the doctors who most often deal with scoliosis patients -- have three treatments. 1) Observation, which is not really a treatment but simply monitoring to see if it gets worse. 2) A body brace, a kind of stiff corset, usually prescribed for teens who are still growing, in the hope that it will slow or stop progression of abnormal spinal curves. 3) Spinal fusion surgery, generally indicated if the main curve progresses beyond 45-50 degrees. The purpose of surgery is to prevent further progression, or to relieve pain in adults. Orthopedists in the US and the UK do not usually believe that exercises or any intervention other than a brace or surgery will help a scoliosis patient.

In Germany, however, orthopedists routinely refer patients to a Schroth clinic for physical therapy treatment. The Schroth method of scoliosis treatment has been standard practice there since the 1960s, and was developed in the 1920s. Because every case of scoliosis involves imbalances of strength, length, and thickness of spinal and other muscles, a Schroth therapist first diagnoses the individual patient's scoliosis and then designs a regime of exercises that will strengthen weak muscles and stretch tight ones. A chiropractor or conventional physical therapist may be able to relieve scoliosis pain symptoms temporarily, as can a massage therapist. But if the scoliosis patient's posture is not addressed and improved by exercise therapy, pain will persist and can increase later in life.

Answer 2

scoliosis can be treated one of two ways

1. bracing - this involves having a brace fitted which stops progression of the curve. this method is generally used in younger patients who are still growing and patients with a curve less than 50 degrees

2. surgery - this envolves having hooks of screws attached to your spine. rods are then attached to these hooks and your spine will be pulled straight and held in position by the rods. this is generally only used for curves over 50 degrees

Answer 3

If in puberty, some people get a corset/brace. This will not give you a straight back, it is to prevent your spine from getting worse.

Surgery is risky, if nerves are damaged this will paralyse you.

Best is to make your back stronger by swimming on your back, horse riding (the up and down movement) and rowing. Rowing has to be carefully build up. All these sports enhance your lower back and make it stronger.

Also there are physio exercises, such as the one where you have to pinch your butt and hips (not kidding) or exercises where you stretch your shorter side.

Scroll down the page and you'll see some exercises:

May be you should contact an orthopedic person.

Answer 4

I had scoliosis and when they first discovered it i had to wear a brace to try and prevent it from getting worse. in my case however it still got worse. It reached 50 degrees so i had to have surgery where the put in rods to straighten it.

Answer 5

i am 13 and i have scoliosis. i go to the chiropractor almost every week to get adjusted. it's really no big deal unless your curviture is 50 degrees or more, if it is you would probably get surgery, if its 25 or more then you should get a brace. Mine is 16 degrees and i go to the chiropractor so hopefully it want get worse. hope i helped!

Answer 6

The surgical procedure for scoliosis is called spinal fusion, because the goal is to straighten the spine as much as possible, and then to fuse the vertebrae together to prevent further curvature.

Answer 7

Scoliosis is treated by either wearing a brace or getting spine surgury.

Answer 8

Although, there is no cure to Scoliosis there is are some treatments; excersise, or you may also use a brace.